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At Acadia Benefits, our work is centered around helping people—both in and out of the office. As a locally owned business, we’re committed to supporting the people and organizations that make our community stronger. In 2024, we continued this commitment by providing each employee with $200 to donate to a charity of their choice. This … Continued

On January 1st, employee contributions for Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML) program began for employers who are sharing the cost of the program with their employees. For additional details about this new law, including requirements for your business, please review, What Employers Need to be Doing Now: Preparing for Maine Paid Family … Continued

In just a few weeks, employee contributions for Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program (ME PFML) will begin for employers who are sharing the cost of the program with their employees and the Acadia Benefits team has been working with our customers to prepare for this new law. The Maine Department of Labor recently … Continued

We are excited to announce the addition of Erin Cromack to Acadia Benefits. Erin joins us at 50 Portland Pier as our Office Manager and we are thrilled to have her supporting our customers and team! Here is a little more about Erin: Why did you join the Acadia Benefits Team? “I was drawn to … Continued

Next week members of the Acadia Benefits team will be attending the Strategic HR Conference. We can’t wait to see old friends, make new contacts, and learn more about the latest trends in HR. Come by our booth, say hello, and let’s talk about how we can make your employee benefits work better for you. … Continued

The Acadia Benefits team has been busy working with our customers to prepare for Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Beginning May 1, 2026, eligible workers will have 12 weeks of paid time off available for family leave, medical leave, safe leave or leave related to a family member’s impending military deployment. … Continued

Last week we were excited to learn that Acadia Benefits was awarded #1 Small Employer for the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine. This recognition would not be possible without the incredible efforts of our dedicated team. It is your hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence that have made Acadia Benefits such … Continued

In 2002, a group of peers in the employee benefits space founded United Benefit Advisors (UBA). The goal was to share the wisdom, expertise, and unique strengths that independently owned firms throughout the country could offer each other. Acadia Benefits was one of the 15 Charter Partner firms that believed UBA’s collective wisdom would empower … Continued

September marks National Preparedness Month, a time dedicated to promoting family and community disaster planning. As natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies can strike without warning, it’s essential to be proactive rather than reactive. With a New England winter fast approaching, I thought this would be a great time to share information to ensure you … Continued